Gardening School Offers Free Education and New Perspective
Ellen Smith finds escape from a 'grim' job by studying horticulture for free. Discover how a TAFE course is transforming gardens and minds across diverse backgrounds.
Category : Education
Trans Music Teacher Forced Out by Texas Bathroom Law
A trans music teacher in Texas reveals why he resigned from a job he loved, detailing the humiliation of the state's bathroom ban and anti-trans policies. Read his powerful story of resilience and loss.
Council pays £28k over 2-year education support failure
A London council has paid a family £28,000 after leaving an autistic teenager without educational support for over two years. The Ombudsman ruled it caused 'significant distress'.
Starmer urged not to diminish Send children's legal rights
A new national campaign backed by actor Sally Phillips and cross-party MPs warns the PM against weakening legal protections for children with special educational needs in England's overhaul.
Paul Nurse on his controversial Royal Society return
Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse discusses his unprecedented second term as Royal Society president, the Elon Musk fellowship row, and threats from right-wing populism to science. Read the exclusive interview.
NASUWT calls for social media ban for under-16s
The NASUWT teaching union urges the UK government to ban social media for under-16s, citing evidence of harm to mental health and classroom behaviour. 89% of teachers support the move.
Cambridge 'Reverse Discrimination' Row Over Private School Bias
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces claims of 'reverse discrimination' for allegedly favouring state school applicants. Critics argue it's unfair, while supporters defend efforts to boost diversity. Explore the heated admissions debate.
Doctor Ghassan Abu-Sitta cleared by medical watchdog
The University of Glasgow's rector, Dr Ghassan Abu-Sitta, has been cleared of misconduct by a medical tribunal over alleged antisemitism and support for Hamas. Read the full details of the case.
Obituary: Bill Bradbury, National Leader in Education
Tributes paid to Bill Bradbury, a dedicated headteacher who transformed two special needs schools and was appointed a National Leader in Education. Read his remarkable story.
University of Manchester Senior Lecturer László Czabán Dies at 62
The University of Manchester's business school mourns the sudden loss of senior lecturer László Czabán, a leading scholar of post-socialist economic transformation. Discover his remarkable journey from Hungary.
Trinity School Croydon expansion plans for girls revealed
Trinity School in Shirley, Croydon, has unveiled major expansion plans to welcome girls for the first time, aiming for 1,400 pupils by 2031. Read the full details.
Professor Reinstated After Charlie Kirk Row
A University of Tennessee professor suspended for criticising right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been reinstated following an investigation. Read the full story on the academic freedom debate.
Cambridge college urged to drop private school recruitment
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, faces fierce criticism from alumni and social mobility charities over a policy to actively recruit from elite private schools. Alastair Campbell brands the move a 'departure from reality'.
Manchester teachers strike over pupil violence
Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools begin a nine-day strike, declaring an emergency over 'almost daily' assaults by pupils. Parents express shock as union cites a 'culture of violence'.
Teacher banned for life over school intranet sexual messages
A North London teacher has been banned from teaching for life after using his school's intranet to send sexual messages to a pupil. Read the full details of the case and the school's response.
Labour MPs back monthly student loan payments
Dozens of Labour MPs support a bill to switch student maintenance loans to monthly payments, aligning England with Scotland's system to help students budget. Read the full story.
Cambridge College's Private School Recruitment Policy
Trinity Hall, Cambridge, will target elite private schools for student recruitment, sparking accusations of 'reverse discrimination' and a 'slap in the face' for state-educated pupils. Read the full story.
Manchester primary school teachers strike over pupil violence
Teachers at two Greater Manchester primary schools are on strike, claiming assaults by pupils have become 'almost daily'. Read the full story on the safety crisis in education.
Pioneering Scientist Nancy Perham OBE Dies Aged 89
Dr Nancy Perham OBE, a renowned Cambridge cell biologist and fierce advocate for women in science, has died at 89. Discover her groundbreaking career and legacy.
Woodfield School strikes set to continue over pay cuts
Staff at Woodfield School in Brent announce seven more strike days after rejecting an offer to cut hours. The NEU warns the trust over using agency staff during industrial action.
School essentials out of reach for low-income families
New research reveals nine in ten Australian families are anxious about affording back-to-school items, with child poverty projected to rise. Discover the impact on education.
London Teachers' Wellbeing Weekend at Eden Project
Early Career Teachers from London and Southend attended a professional development weekend in Cornwall, focusing on wellbeing and outdoor learning strategies. Discover how they plan to enrich their classrooms.
University of Melbourne professor settles discrimination case
Dr Eric Descheemaeker settles with the University of Melbourne after his attempted sacking over a leaked email claiming the law school was becoming an 'ideological re-education camp'. Read the full story.
Texas union sues over teacher probes after Kirk posts
A major Texas teachers' union files a federal lawsuit, accusing the state of unconstitutional investigations into educators' social media comments about Charlie Kirk. Read the full story.
New £925 Levy on International Students from 2028
UK universities face a new £925 flat tax per international student from 2028, adding pressure to institutions already at risk. Explore the impact on higher education funding and the graduate job market.
UK urged to end 12-year financial literacy test boycott
The UK has avoided the OECD's PISA financial literacy test since 2012. As the government explores joining in 2029, experts argue participation is vital for evidence-based policy, productivity, and inclusion.
Northern university students form societies to preserve identity
As southern students dominate northern campuses, northern undergraduates are creating societies to celebrate their culture and counter stereotypes. Discover how they're reclaiming their identity.
Stanford Students Face Felony Trial Over Gaza Protest
Five Stanford University students go on trial Monday on felony charges from a 2024 pro-Palestinian sit-in, the most severe criminal case from US campus protests. Read the full story.
Spock's Logic Puzzle: The Cookie Jar Solution Explained
Discover the surprising solution to a logic puzzle celebrating World Logic Day. Find out how rational players Andy, Bea, and Celine end up with 4, 6, and 0 cookies. A fascinating exercise in game theory.
Experts: AI literacy as vital as reading to avoid social divide
As children become AI natives, experts warn of a dangerous social split unless computing skills are taught universally. Learn why coding remains crucial in an automated world.
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